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Aviacionline • Edgardo Gimenez Mazó

United has Starlink Wi-Fi on more than half its daily flights, targeting fleetwide installation by end of 2027

United Airlines says Starlink is now available on more than half of its daily flights, with coverage expected to reach nearly 64% by the end of 2026. The airline plans to complete installation across its fleet by the end of 2027; its long-haul aircraft remain less extensively equipped, according to one report.

thebulkheadseat.com • Anthony Losanno

More Than Half of United's Daily Flights Now Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi

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2026-11-12T06:19:19.896439-08:00

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Leeham News • Bjorn Fehrm

Will Airbus Stretch the A350? Part 3

By Leeham News: Last week, we started looking into what it would mean for Airbus to stretch the A350-1000 into a version that more closely competes with the Boeing 777-9, which is nearing certification and first deliveries.

Also: Simple Flying

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2026-11-12T06:55:28.335328-08:00

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Aviation Business News • Rob Munro

AAPA warns that pressures on Asia-Pacific airlines are "not normal and not sustainable"

By Aviation Business News: Director general Wong Hong says member airlines face $185-plus jet fuel, multi-year-high crack spreads, delivery delays of up to six years and falling yields.

Also: FlightGlobal

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2026-11-12T03:05:32.691104-08:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

UK’s TUI Airways seeks US foreign charter operator status

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

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2026-11-12T05:05:16.272706-08:00

Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

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FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Gatwick to open northern runway talks with airlines, as project enters delivery phase

By FlightGlobal: The Chair of Gatwick's board touts the airport as a viable alternative to Heathrow at Airlines 2026.

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2026-11-12T07:19:23.329092-08:00

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Inflight Online • Satu Dahl

Burrana secures first Boeing linefit customer for RISE Power

By Inflight Online: Burrana has announced that the company has now secured an undisclosed launch airline customer for its RISE Power solution on a Boeing 737 linefit programme.

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2026-11-12T07:34:08.400480-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Virgin Atlantic chief sees strong premium demand driving improved performance

By FlightGlobal: UK carrier's chief executive Koster cites 'premium opportunity' as it seeks return to profit. Virgin Atlantic chief executive Corneel Koster sees the carrier “still on plan” for the year despite the challenges of surging fuel costs.

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2026-11-12T06:19:19.497015-08:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Vertical says new quality certification matches Airbus-Boeing levels

By AeroTime: eVTOL aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace has said a newly awarded quality certification matches the standard used by Airbus and Boeing.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-11-12T05:49:25.315582-08:00

United has Starlink Wi-Fi on more than half its daily flights, targeting fleetwide installation by end of 2027

More Than Half of United's Daily Flights Now Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi

Will Airbus Stretch the A350? Part 3

AAPA warns that pressures on Asia-Pacific airlines are "not normal and not sustainable"

UK’s TUI Airways seeks US foreign charter operator status

Gatwick to open northern runway talks with airlines, as project enters delivery phase

Burrana secures first Boeing linefit customer for RISE Power

Virgin Atlantic chief sees strong premium demand driving improved performance

Vertical says new quality certification matches Airbus-Boeing levels

Burrana secures first Boeing linefit customer for RISE Power

United Airlines heads into Thanksgiving with Starlink on more than half of its flights

Gatwick to open northern runway talks with airlines, as project enters delivery phase

AAPA warns that pressures on Asia-Pacific airlines are "not normal and not sustainable"

Will Airbus Stretch the A350? Part 3

UK’s TUI Airways seeks US foreign charter operator status

Samson Sky Appoints Cresa to Find Site for First US Switchblade Production Facility

TAG Aviation San Marino retires GVII-G600, adds second G700

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